The average train between Manchester and West Sussex takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to West Sussex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to West Sussex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at West Sussex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Manchester to West Sussex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to West Sussex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Manchester to West Sussex train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Manchester and West Sussex is 302.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Billingshurst via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Horsham in around 4h 1m.